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Unfortunately the Ops Teams in KSS have had this reply more than once when trying to book in a routine Ansul R-102 Service. Regular servicing of any fire suppression system isn’t just a box‑ticking exercise — it’s essential for safety, compliance, and protecting your staff & business. Why service something you hope you'll never need... Guarantees the system activates during a fire, and provides protection for what the system was designed for. Protects lives, property, and bus

3 Brands that understand the importance of protecting what's important. For almost 2 decades KSS has helped Business Owners & Operators protect what's most important to them - their people, their premises & their ability to trade. We have always worked closely with our Clients to provide the most effective, cost efficient Suppression Solution, and when it comes to Commercial Kitchens - Ansul R-102 ticks those boxes. When KSS were approached by Aviva about becoming a Speciali

Following more than 2 years of back & forth KSS got word in late Feb that a Fire Suppression System we had recommended for a café in Dublin had been approved, and the installation was greenlit. In the coming weeks, KSS will install the first Q-Fog System to be used in Ireland, a system that offers a cost-effective Mist Suppression System alternative for projects where a full Mist or Sprinkler System Installation is not feasible. We look forward to getting this first system in

Having an Ansul R-102 System installed in a commercial kitchen provides the site with several benefits: 1. Potential for Lower Insurance Premiums Reduced Risk: Insurance companies assess risks when calculating premiums. Having an Ansul system reduces the likelihood of catastrophic fire damage, making your establishment a lower-risk client. 2. Compliance with Local Fire Codes and Insurance Requirements Many jurisdictions and insurers require commercial kitchens to have fire su

FM200 Service Exchange Available From Dublin. In response to the many End-Users that are not ready to move away from FM200, KSS is now offering a FM200 Service Exchange Programme from our facility in Dublin. KSS will provide tested cylinders and FM200 to match existing systems and therefore greatly reduce system down time. The process is “Circular Recovery” and reduces the use of non-renewable resources, Lowers Carbon Emissions and promotes zero waste. This service is fre

The principle of all Pneumatic Fire Suppression Systems is a simple self-activating system that offers the widest versatility, which results in an excellent cost / performance balance. Using linear detection tubing installed throughout the asset it’s covering it can not only quickly and accurately detect a fire but also suppress it before it can damage adjacent components. These Systems can be used in a range of applications, with the principals remaining the same - Stop The

The Problem EU Regulation # 517/2014 sets out to control the use of HFC’s in the Fire Suppression Sector, and with FM200 / HFC-227ea being included in the Montreal Protocol (2016 Kigali amendment coming into effect in January ‘19), the long term use of this Gas is not viable from either a financial, or ethical perspective. The phase down of HFCs will culminate in 2030 at a 79% reduction from 2015 levels, impacting most HFC markets and applications, including fire suppression.

Restrictions to FM200 (HFC227ea) and any Clean Agent F-Gas coming off the market in Ireland is classed as “Returned or Recovered”. In order to comply with the restrictions the following applies: • Staff Training and Certification https://www.fgasregistration.ie/ The company and staff handling must be F-Gas Certified • Transporting FM200 http://www.epa.ie/air/airenforcement/ozone/wasteodspriorannualnotifications/ The collection and transport of waste, returned or recovered oz

KSS are looking for an Apprentice to join our Fire Suppression Team. The Successful Candidate will be provided with all Product Training both on the Job, and Product Specific through Manufacturers own training modules. They will assist the Senior Engineers across all Product Offerings - from Installations to Routine Servicing & Reporting before taking on their own service calls Are You; Enthusiastic & willing to learn? A problem solver with an eye for detail? Comfortable wor

Commercial kitchen fire suppression systems are designed to keep any fire that has started on a kitchen appliance such as a range, griddle or a deep fat fryer from raging out of control. How the systems work. Kitchen fire suppression systems are highly effective fire containment systems. Once a fire is detected, the system discharges the wet chemical through the nozzles from above the appliance but also in the plenum and duct work. The wet chemicals cover the flames and starv